TREND REPORTS
Is Q-Commerce The Next Big Beauty Opportunity in India ?
[Business]
2024/10/28 09:06
‘Quick commerce’ apps that deliver products in just 10-20 minutes are already popular in Indian cities with experts predicting double-digit sales growth for the channel in the years ahead.Key insightsIndia’s ‘quick commerce’ sector, also known as ‘instant retail’ and ‘on-demand delivery’, is dominated by q-commerce apps like Zepto, Blinkit and Instamart.Beauty and personal care brands...
(PDF) WIPO - Global Innovation Index 2024
[Tech]
2024/10/28 09:06
Tracking the most recent global innovation trends, the GII finds that innovation investment slowed in 2023, in marked contrast to previous years, making the prospect for 2024/2025 remarkably uncertain. But the outlook is not entirely cloudy. Technological progress and adoption in fields as diverse as supercomputing, connectivity, health, sanitation and green technologies continues unabated.Down...
Sip Sustainably With This Eco-Friendly Paper Pulp Briefcase
[Design]
2024/10/28 09:03
For coffee lovers who savor a steaming hot cup of joe, there’s often a dilemma when it comes to ordering beverages to go. The drinks tend to cool down by the time they arrive, dampening the experience. Fortunately, Nos Design Consultancy has developed a groundbreaking solution with its innovative compostable paper pulp briefcase, a sustainable and practical way to transport hot and cold drinks...
Where Pre-Owned Clothes Are (and Aren't) Bought
[Consumer]
2024/10/28 09:03
According to the most recent wave of Statista's Consumer Insights survey, consumers in Finland and Poland have the highest affinity for sustainable fashion among all countries surveyed. 33 percent of respondents in said countries have recently bought second-hand clothing online or in person, putting the two nations ten percentage points above the average respondent share of 23 percent. Resident...
CB Insights - State of Venture Q3’24 Report
[Investing]
2024/10/25 09:10
AI startups grab 1 in 3 VC dollars. Silicon Valley is becoming even more dominant. Positive signs from tech IPOs. We break down key changes in the venture landscape.AI has established a commanding presence across the VC landscape.In some ways venture has become less dramatic. The period of steep decline in funding that followed the dizzying heights of 2021 has given way to relatively moderate q...
Electronic Tongue Uses AI to Detect Differences in Liquids
[Tech]
2024/10/25 09:09
Researchers have developed an AI-powered “electronic tongue” capable of distinguishing subtle differences in liquids, such as milk freshness, soda types, and coffee blends. Key FactsThe electronic tongue uses AI to identify subtle differences in food quality with over 95% accuracy.The device’s neural network performs better when defining its own analysis metrics.Applications extend beyond fo...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Global Farmer Insights 2024
[Business]
2024/10/25 09:08
Farmers are increasingly prioritizing productivity. A shift toward operations-focused solutions underscores a broader trend in agriculture, where efficiency and sustainability are becoming paramount.Farmers worldwide are navigating challenges such as increased input prices, extreme weather events, and commodity price volatility. Given the current macroeconomic environment, the priority for farm...
Hermès Continues to Outshine Rivals with Sales up 11.3%
[Investing]
2024/10/25 09:07
The Birkin bag maker reported a hefty rise in third-quarter sales on Thursday, continuing to outperform rivals hit hard by a sharp slowdown in luxury demand. Sales growth at Hermès eased in the final quarter of last year, missing market forecasts and sending its shares down as much as 7 percent.Birkin bag maker Hermès reported on Thursday a hefty rise in third-quarter sales, continuing to out...
(Video) ETH Zurich - A Stiff Material That Stops Vibrations and Noise
[Tech]
2024/10/25 09:06
Materials researchers have created a new composite material that combines two incompatible properties: stiff yet with a high damping capacity.Oscillations and vibrations damage machines and buildings, while noise affects human health and wellbeing. Damping materials are consequently needed that are not only both rigid and load-bearing but also mitigate noise.Based on simulations, ETH materials...
